Billy Bob Thornton As Freddy Krueger

Sling Blade. Bad Santa. The Astronaut Farmer. Billy Bob Thornton, although most believable when playing a cranky ass, has taken on many different roles in his past movies.

The Sun has stated that Robert Englund is out and that Billy Bob is in. Mr. Thornton will soon add 'evil monster' to his his filmography as the infamous Freddy Krueger in a modern version of A Nightmare on Elm Street.

Implications - In the film and entertainment industry, original ideas are few and far between and more often than not, box office hits are either sequels to, or recreations of classic movies from decades past. These films are often dependent on the capabilities of modern technology to enhance the quality of the original film and create versions that fit the mold of modern cinema.